Lexington Coronavirus Vaccine Task Force Co-Chair Chuck Mix says, as of this past Monday, just over 119,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Fayette County.
During a regular update meeting Thursday, Mix said the startup of 1-C vaccination eligibility Monday, won’t mean a change in getting shots to those 70 and above. “Even if we say we’re at 1-C, if you’ve still got 1-B candidates applying, that is the priority and really should be the priority,” said Mix.
The 1-C category includes those over 60 and designated essential workers. Lexington Advertising Executive Kip Cornett said vaccine promotional campaign staff will continue to look for ways to reach non-English speaking and lower participation groups.
Council Member Fred Brown said he thought city leaders should be more proactive in providing opportunities for government employees to get vaccinated. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton responded, saying the city is taking a proactive but structured stance. “The State, the Health Department, the City have been very careful to follow the CDC guidelines and not jump the line,” said Gorton.
Fayette County Health Department Spokesman Kevin Hall said roughly one-third of the Lexington community is comprised of citizens 60 and above. Hall also said coronavirus testing has been down some. He noted overall COVID-19 numbers could rise with more testing. Lexington has seen a marked decline in coronavirus cases over the last month.
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